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Collaborate. Innovate. Empower 21st Century Learners.

2014

Conference Registration Guide

Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative

8th Annual Technology Conference

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Friday, March 14, 2014

Platinum Sponsor: SHI Gold Sponsors: Aerohive Networks AGC Networks Tierney Brothers Video Guidance Silver Sponsor: Bennett Office Technologies

Location-March 13 SW/WC Service Cooperative

Market Street Mall

1420 East College Drive

Marshall, MN 56258

Location-March 14 SW MN State University

1501 N. State Street

Marshall, MN 56258

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Pre-Conference March 13, 2014 4:00-7:00 p.m.

SW/WC Service Cooperative | Market Street Mall 1420 East College Drive

Marshall, MN 56258

Conference-March 14, 2014

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Southwest Minnesota State University

1501 N. State Street Marshall MN 56258

In this Guide You will find…

Welcome ................................................................... 2

Rates .......................................................................... 2

This and That ............................................................. 3

Accommodations ....................................................... 4

Plan Your Conference ................................................ 4

Keynote ..................................................................... 5

Featured Speakers ..................................................... 6

Breakout Session Series 100 ..................................... 8

Breakout Session Series 200 ................................... 11

Focus Session Series 300 ......................................... 15

Breakout Session Series 400 ................................... 16

Breakout Session Series 500 ................................... 20

Pre-Conference Workshops Series 900 ................... 24

Conference Schedule for March 14

Registration and Exhibit Hall ................................... 8:00 AM

Welcome and Keynote Address ............................... 9:00 AM

Breakout Session Series 100 .................................. 10:30 AM

Breakout Session Series 200 .................................. 11:30 AM

Lunch and Exhibit Hall ............................................ 12:15 PM

Focus Sessions (Series 300) ...................................... 1:00 PM

Breakout Session Series 400 .................................... 2:30 PM

Breakout Session Series 500… ................................. 3:30 PM

Closing Remarks ....................................................... 4:15 PM

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-WELCOME- This is IT2 will provide you with a hands-on and engaging environment to learn and

collaborate with your peers while learning about the newest technologies supporting Education Technology today. We have branded our conference to highlight the focus and the reason that we assemble each year, This is IT2 really needs no explanation once defined, This is Instructional Technology and Information Technology. The conference will continue to be focused on inspiring and enhancing collaboration among educational and administrative staff in our districts as it always has with anticipation that what you learn during the conference will carry forward as experiences you share and build upon with your colleagues and peers.

This year’s conference is putting a spotlight on the fundamentals of Technology Integration in support of 21st Century Learning. We are privileged to have Rob Mancabelli, CEO of BightBytes as our keynote speaker. Rob and several area technology leaders will also be serving as a panel in one of our four Focus Sessions, new this year. Focus sessions are designed to highlight four of our featured speakers on some of the most relevant topics in Instructional and Information Technology today!

This conference is for you, and this year even more by you! I would like to thank all of the local presenters that proposed sessions this year, it is great to see some our region’s talent shown off during the conference. We will also be incorporating social networking into the conference as much as possible this year. Join the backstage conversations before, during and after the conference on Twitter by using “#swwc2014” in your comments. This hashtag will automatically categorize your comments with others related to the conference in the twitter.

On behalf of the entire staff of the SW/WC Service Cooperative Technology Department, who worked diligently to put this conference together, we hope to see you in Marshall on March 13 and 14, 2014!

-Josh Sumption, CETL, Manager of Technology

-RATES- Technology Conference $50.00 - SW/WC Technology Contract Holders $100.00 – Non SW/WC Technology Services Contract Holders

$120.00 – All Registrations Received after March 7, 2014

Pre-Conference Workshops $30.00 - SW/WC Technology Contract Holders $60.00 – Non SW/WC Technology Services Contract Holders $75.00 – All Registrations Received after March 7, 2014

Cancellation Policy

Cancelations must be received by 4:30 PM on March 7, 2014 to qualify for a full refund. After March 7, 2014 all registrations are final and no refunds will be issued. Substitution of attendees from the same district or organization will be allowed up to the day of the conference.

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-THIS AND THAT- The doors will open at 8:00 AM on March 14 for Registration and the Exhibit Hall. When you arrive you can enter the Centers at Southwest Minnesota State University through the doors located directly west of Parking Lot A-1. Parking permits are not required for the day. When registering for the conference, please note two registration options. The first is Fish for dinner as the conference will be taking place on a Friday during Lent. The second option is “Do not share my information with vendors”. If you wish to be excluded from contact information lists shared with our conference exhibitors you must mark this option during registration. A Demo Lab and Social Media Booth with the latest in trending technologies will be setup at the conference with demos and hands-on will be presented throughout the day in an informal format. This is also a great place to stop and put out a quick shout-out to your social media followers by using our Social Media Photo Booth and other cool tools! In an effort to conserve resources, handouts for our sessions will be available online only through our conference Schoology site. Each breakout session will contain a poster displaying the Schoology access key for the session, which will contain any information the presenter would like to share with you and provide a point of interaction for each breakout session. A Schoology account will be required to access session resources. To make the best use of your conference time, sign up for your free Schoology account prior to the event by visiting www.schoology.com For easiest parking for the Pre-Conference, attendees are asked to park in front of the Market Street Mall and use the Central, Front Entrance of the building. Directional signs will be placed throughout the building to direct you to our offices for the Pre-Conference. The rules associated with the E-rate program place strict limitations on the giving and receipt of gifts by school district personnel from current or potential future service providers. SW/WC urges vendors for school district personnel to refrain from such practices. The acceptance and distribution of gifts at this conference is the sole responsibility of vendors and conference attendees and SW/WC Service Cooperative shall have no responsibility or liability for the actions of vendors and participants.

The Centers Southwest Minnesota

State University Marshall, Minnesota

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-ACCOMMODATIONS-

We have set aside a block of rooms at the Ramada Inn for your convenience if you will be joining us for the Pre-Conference Workshops on March 13th and the Technology Conference, or if you simply want to get an early start on March 14th. The hotel is located just a couple of blocks away from SW/WC Service Cooperative and Southwest Minnesota State University. Ramada Inn 1500 E College Drive Marshall, Minnesota, 56258-2602 http://tinyurl.com/ramadamarshall Phone (507) 532-3221 Fax (507) 532-4089 Room Block: Technology Conference (March 14) Rate: $83.00 per night plus state and local Dining within Walking Distance: Shay’s Restaurant and Lounge: Located in the Hotel Applebee’s: 400 feet east of the front entrance Arby’s: ½ block west of the front entrance Mike’s Café: Across East College Drive and ½ block west

-PLAN YOUR CONFERENCE- Use the target audience keys listed with each breakout session to find the sessions that are best planned to meet your needs. The target audiences are identified by the presenters, but if you find a session that is still of interest but your position is not listed in the target audience key, don’t sweat it, our sessions are meant to meet your personal interests. Sessions identified with a target audience that includes “Technology Department Staff” is inclusive of Technology Director/Coordinators, Technology Integration Facilitators, and Other Technology Department Staff Members attending the conference.

Please read through the Conference Session Guide carefully to find the sessions that suite you and then register online by using the link located at: www.swsc.org/techconf2014

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-KEYNOTE- Rob Mancabelli, CEO

BrightBytes – San Francisco, California

A dynamic and engaging speaker, Rob Mancabelli describes in vivid detail how technology is dramatically changing the way teachers and students learn in the 21st Century, and he outlines specific ways educators can make these changes happen in their schools. Rob has spent over a decade developing 21st-Century learning environments. He’s the co-author of Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education, and he writes a column for District Administration magazine. Rob also inspires audiences with insights into 21st-Century learning, strategies for engaging stakeholders, and methods for transforming organizations.

Rob’s expertise comes from a deep background in education, planning, and leadership. He received his MBA in innovation and global leadership

from MIT and earned his international certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). Rob worked in public and private schools for fifteen years, as a teacher and then technology director, directing dozens of large-scale projects that used technology to improve learning outcomes. He served on the state-level task force for New Jersey High School Redesign, and he was chosen by Apple as one of the first five K-12 content contributors to ITunes University. Rob serves on the Educational Advisory Boards of Dell Computer and Acer Corporation, and he is a columnist for leading education publications

Keynote Address

Creating 21st Century Schools: Five Steps to Transformation 9:00

One of our toughest challenges is moving beyond the early adopters and getting everyone in your school to embrace a modern vision of learning. This engaging presentation explores in five steps the art and science of “change” and delivers concrete advice about how to build 21st Century schools. Learn what assumptions that we need to rethink in order to build modern classrooms, and how to use techniques that engage everyone, not just a few, in the process. Whether it’s in your classroom our throughout your district, walk away better prepared to take on the challenge of change!

Rob’s Sessions

201 The Impact of Technology on Learning – The CASE for Measurement ............................ 11:30

301 (Focus Session) Clarity Round Table Panel Discussion ....................................................... 1:00

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-FEATURED SPEAKERS- This Year’s Featured Speakers will highlight some of the emerging topics within Technology Integration. From classroom teachers, to K -12 technology leaders, Technology Integration is no longer an option, technology must be adopted and integrated in education just as it has been in our students’ lives. Technology Integration is an essential skill and function that every school district’s technology department must possess and support and every educator must adopt! Marty Brandl – High School Mathematics Teacher Marshall Public High School; Marshall, Minnesota

Marty Brandl is a math teacher at Marshall High School. He is in his eleventh year teaching, including four years teaching online. With that experience, Marty works hard to blend the benefits of a traditional classroom along with utilizing technology tools. One of Marty's projects has been creating videos for students to use in his classes. These videos are posted on YouTube and have received nearly 2 million views from around the world. Marty's website, www.mrbrandl.com, serves as the home of his various online and in-person educational endeavors. Marty is also a recipient of the WEM Foundation’s Outstanding Educator Award for 2013 for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to student learning, accomplished through the aid of his passion to effectively integrate technology to motivate student participation and achievement in his classes.

Marty’s Sessions 408 Creating & Using Educational Videos ................................................................................. 2:30 508 Daily Technology in My Classroom - 2014 Edition .............................................................. 3:30

Kara Damm – Technology Integration Specialist SW/WC Service Cooperative; Marshall, Minnesota

For the past two years, Kara Damm has been a Technology Integration Specialist with the SW/WC Service Cooperative. Kara currently leads technology integration initiatives for five school districts in Southwest and West Central Minnesota. She also provides trainings on 1:1, iPads, Windows 8, Schoology, SMART Boards, Google Drive, LearnPads, and much more. Prior to working at the SW/WC, Kara was a teacher and technology coordinator for the Murray County Central Schools in Slayton, MN for 10 years. She has presented at the South Dakota TIE Conference, TIES Conference, This is IT2 Conference and several workshops throughout Minnesota. Kara has a love of technology and loves to learn new ways to integrate technology into the classroom. Kara earned her Computer Science in Education, B.A. from Dakota State University in Madison, SD.

Kara’s Sessions 108 and 206 Why Should I Have My Kids Blog? ......................................................... 10:30 & 11:30 302 (Focus Session) Gamify My Class ........................................................................................ 1:00 409 Putting the "I" Back into IWB .............................................................................................. 2:30

Pre-Conference Workshop Thursday, March 13; 4:00 – 7:00 PM 904 LEVEL Up Your Classroom!

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Marc Johnson – Executive Director East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative ; Braham, Minnesota

Marc Johnson is in his sixth year as the Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), a telecommunications and technology cooperative of 14 K-12 school districts and one technical college in East Central Minnesota. Previous to this role, he spent two years as technology director for Independent School District 15, St. Francis, MN, and seven years as an instructional technology specialist for the Saint Croix River Education District in Rush City, MN. Marc also taught middle and high school mathematics for eight years and has taught numerous college technology courses.

Marc’s Sessions 104 and 401 Free Digital Curriculum (OER) for Math, Science and Social Studies ............................................................................................... 10:30 & 2:30

Pre-Conference Workshop Thursday, March 13; 4:00 – 7:00 PM 903 Creating, Adapting and Using Open Educational Resources Jon Larson – Technology Integration Coach East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative ; Braham, Minnesota

In 2008 Jon began supporting and encouraging staff of the ECMECC schools as they

integrate affective technology practices into their daily activities. He actively

supports Moodle, Google, personal devices, video conferencing, and many emerging

educational technologies. Prior to joining ECMECC Jon spent 14 years as the

Media\Technology Director at Ogilvie Public School providing technical direction and

support while building the network infrastructure. He also guided staff and students

in the proper use of media resources, production, evaluation, and management.

Jon’s Sessions 204 and 404 Stream Your Events Live ............................................. 11:30 & 2:30

Pre-Conference Workshop Thursday, March 13; 4:00 – 7:00 PM 903 Creating, Adapting and Using Open Educational Resources Mary Mehsikomer – Technology Integration Development & Outreach Coordinator TIES; Saint Paul, Minnesota

Mary Mehsikomer is a Technology Integration Development and Outreach

Facilitator at TIES. She is an experienced trainer, program administrator, and

education technology consultant. Mary designs and delivers professional

development for teachers and administrators and represents TIES on several boards

and committees. Prior to TIES, Mary managed NW-LINKS, a telecommunications

region of 70 school districts in northwestern Minnesota. Mary also worked in the

Minnesota Department of Education where she guided school district technology

planning and funding initiatives. Mary is a Certified Education Technology Leader

(CETL) through CoSN.

Mary’s Sessions 105 You and YouTube .............................................................................................................. 10:30 303 (Focus Session) Instructional Planning for the Flipped Classroom .................................... 1:00 405 Primary Sources – More Powerful Than You Think ............................................................ 2:30

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-BREAKOUT SESSIONS- This is IT2 2014 will bring a number of brand new session topics for you to choose from! We hope that this year’s conference topics provide you with additional opportunities to partake in more of the sessions on the information you have been asking for!

-BREAKOUT SESSION SERIES 100- Collaborating from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

Session 101 Using Google Apps to Communicate, Collaborate and Publish Target Audience: Curriculum Coordinators; Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers;

Technology Integrationists; Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Jennie Olson, Language Arts Teacher; Watertown, SD Middle School

JoAnn Butts, Librarian; Watertown, SD Middle School You've taken a Google Apps class before, but aren't sure what to do with it. Google docs and presentation are great ways to collaborate among teachers and students. We'll talk about the basics of Google Apps, and how to use it to collaborate and publish work in the classroom. Session 102 Engaging All Learners Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Charles Duarte, Development Executive; Apple This session will focus engaging all learners in today's modern learning environment. We will take a close look at the characteristics of today's learners as well as a brief overview of digital content solutions that can be used to effectively reach them in impactful ways. We will also take a look at research-based teaching and learning models including TPACK and SAMR. Session 103 Using Schoology for Professional Development Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers; Technology Integrationists; Technology Department Staff

Presented by Diane Konjura, Media Center Specialist; Marshall Public School

Vera Weber, Technology Integrationist; Marshall Public School Marshall Public Schools has developed professional development opportunities for their staff. This session demonstrates how the course was created, the foundations upon which the course is built, and how our staff is able to access the information contained within. The course focuses on developing instruction that enhances student engagement and 21st Century Learning.

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Session 104 Free Digital Curriculum (OER) for Math, Science and Social Studies Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by Marc Johnson, Executive Director; ECMECC Learn about electronic math and science textbooks that are based on the CK-12 FlexBook model, assembled by teachers from central Minnesota schools, aligned to state standards and available to all schools free of charge. Hear about the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum, the social studies curriculum that is available from the MPCC and how you and your district can get involved in this exciting project. Session 105 You and YouTube Target Audience: Curriculum Coordinators; Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers;

Technology Integrationists; Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Mary Mehsikomer, Technology Integration Development & Outreach Coordinator; TIES YouTube is more than just funny cat videos. In this session, you will learn about features in YouTube that allow you to use video in your classroom to engage, empower, and inspire your students. The presenter will provide ideas on using videos for instruction, demonstrate features of YouTube for creating your own video, and loads of great resources on YouTube for instruction. Session 106 Grading by Standards Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

School Office Staff; Teachers; Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Deb Hempel, TIES Software Support Consultant; TIES Attend this session to learn about the latest enhancements in grading by standards, including TIES new Standards Manager which makes setting up the standards-based report cards more efficient. Session 107 Personalized Learning: What's New Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

Teachers; Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Kerry Bollman, TIES Software Support Consultant; TIES Discover the latest enhancements in TIES Personalized Learning software, including a new look and even easier progress monitoring.

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Session 108 Why Should I Have My Kids Blog? Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Kara Damm, Technology Integration Specialist; SW/WC Service Cooperative Join Kara Damm as she guides you on why your students should blog. She will also show you a very easy-to-use website so your students can blog safely. Real world writing is an essential 21st Century Skill! Session 109 Librarians are transforming libraries for their communities! Or how are librarians creating technology education opportunities for all learners? Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Lucy Tokheim, Education Resource Library Coordinator; SW/WC Service Cooperative

Holly Martin Huffman, Head Librarian; Marshall Lyon-County Public Library Librarians need to be a part of the technology being used because we are doing really important things in our communities! From Digital Commons to Open Labs, take a virtual tour with us of some great education and public libraries. You will get firsthand accounts of librarian initiatives here in Southwest Minnesota. We will suggest ways libraries can offer space and time for creative work with graphic or web design software and other exciting digital tools. Librarians as educators are playing a critical role in helping us all develop fluency with information and content creation. Librarians are transforming libraries for their communities. We will take a virtual tour of some great education and public libraries helping to meet work and life goals as community centers of conversation, innovation, and literacy both face-to-face and virtual. You will also get some firsthand accounts of librarian innovations here in Southwest Minnesota. Session 110 Music Lessons from afar Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Pete Royer, Executive Director; Little Crow Telemedia Network See a live demonstration of a music lesson taught via videoconferencing. MacPhail and the LCTN have been conducting lessons via codec for 3 years. Session 111 Using Your DoJo to Influence Classroom Behavior Target Audience: Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by Keri Tisher and, First Grade Teacher and Tech Coach; Watertown, SD School District

Tricia Walker, Instructional Technology Coordinator; Watertown, SD School District Class Dojo is a free website offering an easy-to-use behavior management tool that combines real-time data, individualized reports; lots of creativity; fun! In this session we will introduce you to Dojo basics and share ways this program might shape your instruction.

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Session 112 Intro to Windows 8.1 Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Gary Kaczmarek, Database Specialist; SW/WC Service Cooperative Have a new Windows 8 computer? This session we will talk about using Windows 8 and its advantages and it's tools to help you do your job better.

-BREAKOUT SESSION SERIES 200- Collaborating from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM

Session 201 The Impact of Technology on Learning – The CASE for Measurement Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Rob Mancabelli, CEO; Brightbytes Over 100 billion dollars is spent on educational technology each year in the United States alone, but a recent study from the Center for American Progress states that very few districts have access to any tools that measure technology’s impact on learning. This session will provide educational leaders with an open-sourced, specific, research framework to measure the impact of technology on learning, complete with case studies and examples. The framework is called CASE, and it's everything you need to know to "steer the ship" of 21st Century Learning. Session 202 Deploying and Managing Apple Products Target Audience: Media Center Managers and Librarians; Technology Department Staff Presented by Corey Anderson, Systems Engineer; Apple Corey Anderson, Apple System Engineer will provide an update on Apple's latest product announcements and provide guidance on various deployment and management strategies. This session will be helpful for districts that are considering a new Apple rollout as well as districts that have already deployed Apple products in their environment. Session 203 Twitter 101: 4 Easy Steps to Get Started Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by

Dr. Wendy Claussen-Schoolmeester, Professor of Education; SW Minnesota State University Dr. Sonya Vierstraete, Professor of Education; SW Minnesota State University

Twitter is the number one professional development tool for educators. This fast and furious session will share the 4 key elements needed for participants to begin using Twitter immediately. The 4 easy steps to get started are: 1) Set up an account, 2) Tweak your settings, 3) Who to follow, and 4) Tweet, tweet.

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Session 204 Stream Your Events Live Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Jon Larson, Technology Integration Coach; ECMECC There are as many ways to live stream your event as there are events for you to stream. Ustream, Eduvision, Google Hangouts Live, YouTube Live, Dropcam, and Kaltura just to name a few. The quality, services, ease of use and price varies greatly depending on the type of equipment, amount of advertising and many other factors. We will explore many streaming options, what equipment is required, cost factors and what copyright issues you need to consider, before you go live to the world. Session 205 Screencasting, it is for more than flipping Target Audience: Teachers; Technology Integrationists; Technology Department Staff Presented by Barry Fischer, Coordinator of Teacher Education; Worthington Public Schools Everyone knows tools such as Jing, Screencast-0-matic, and Camtasia are great for flipping your classroom and creating presentations; but have you thought of other ways to use them. Attend this session and learn other ways to use these tools in your professional life. Session 206 Why Should I Have My Kids Blog? Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Kara Damm, Technology Integration Specialist; SW/WC Service Cooperative Join Kara Damm as she guides you on why your students should blog. She will also show you a very easy-to-use website so your students can blog safely. Real world writing is an essential 21st Century Skill! Session 207 Cognos: What's New Target Audience: All Attendees; School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum

Coordinators; School Office Staff; Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Brenda Marshall, TIES Software Support Consultant; TIES See the latest that the Cognos data warehouse has to offer. Learn about the latest data dashboards, reports and features that will facilitate your data-driven decision making. Cognos can be used with the TIES Student Information System as well as other student information systems such as JMC or Infinite Campus.

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Session 208 eBooks and Digital Storytelling Tools for the Common Core Target Audience: All Attendees; Curriculum Coordinators; Media Center Managers and Librarians;

Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by John Byrnes, Media Specialist / Technology Integration Specialist; Saint Peter Public Schools I will present models of an electronic collection used in the classroom to foster success with the Common Core, as well as tools for students to create digitally publishable work that can be linked through library web collections. Methods and tools will be shown for using these techniques to foster student collaboration as well as multi- and inter-disciplinary lessons and classes. The session will adjust to the needs of its audience with backchannel and LMS questioning in real-time. Session 209 iPads in the Elementary Classroom Target Audience: Teachers Presented by Kelli Doorenbos, 2nd grade teacher; Windom Area Schools Learn best apps to use in the classroom to engage, motivate, and create. Learn how to incorporate technology to reach digital learners. How to use iPads for formative assessments and portfolios. How to differentiate to meet the needs of all learners. How to incorporate 21st Century Learning. Learn about the best apps for reading, math, and writing. We will also go over basic tips and use of iPad. Session 210 Distance Learning: Keeping a Connected Classroom Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Technology Department Staff;

Technology Integrationists Presented by Dr. Lance Ford, Cisco Education Advocate; Cisco Systems Video and collaboration are not new to education, however, today's advancements in technology provides innovative ways to transform schools. During this conversation, we want to discuss how using the right tool, for the right job at the right time, can enable a variety of communicative strategies to reach learners. We'll discuss topics from scalable interactive video to podcasting the interactive experience on demand into iTunes. Additionally, we'll broach leveraging social media experiences through tools like show and share for student interaction to provide alternate modalities for assessment. Whether it's a portable media device, like the iPad or a space-centric tool like an electronic whiteboards, making use of interactive video transparently to learning can transform teaching and leading. Session 211 ExamView and Student Response Systems in a Science Classroom Target Audience: Teachers Presented by Richard Smith, HS Science Instructor; Glencoe - Silver Lake HS Examples of uses of ExamView and student response systems (clickers)are used in a 9th grade physical science classroom. These examples can easily be used in most classrooms.

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Session 212 Using AssetTrackDB to Inventory and Track Technology Assets Target Audience: School Office Staff; Technology Department Staff Presented by Tyler Krehbiel, Technology Coordinator; SW/WC Service Cooperative Join SW/WC Technology Coordinator and AssetTrackDB creator Tyler Krehbiel to learn how to use the free and open source AssetTrackDB to inventory and track technology assets in your district / organization. Whether you have a 100 computers or 5,000 tablets to keep track of join us to learn how to use AssetTrackDB to get the job done.

-FOCUS SESSION SERIES 300- Collaborating from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Session 301 Clarity Round Table Discussion Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Rob Mancabelli, CEO; Brightbytes Join our panelists as we discuss the benefits of the BrightBytes Clarity platform in assessing technology and 21st Century Learning readiness in preparation for planning a holistic technology plan for your school district. Session 302 Gamify My Class Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Kara Damm, Technology Integration Specialist; SW/WC Service Cooperative Gamification is a buzz word right now in education. Did you know that gamifying your class has nothing to do with playing games? The mission of this session is to help you understand and embrace the concepts of gamification. The only thing you need to bring with you is a playful attitude!! Session 303 Instructional Planning for the Flipped Classroom Target Audience: Curriculum Coordinators; Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers;

Technology Integrationists Presented by Mary Mehsikomer, Technology Integration Development & Outreach Coordinator; TIES If you have been thinking about flipped learning, this session will provide you with some great tips for getting started. The flipped classroom is not just about making videos of your content, but more importantly, what you will do with the students now that you are delivering content differently. Participants will learn how to construct a flipped learning lesson from start to finish, get tuned into resources for content creation, and leave ready to try flipped learning with their students.

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Session 304 A Look Forward Toward the 22nd Century and Learning Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Dr. Stephen B. O'Connor, Education Consultant; EduSolve, LLC We are 13 years closer to the 22nd Century and our present kindergarten students will be graduating in 2025. Demographers tell us that the first human to live to the age of over 200 years is already alive somewhere in the world. Are your students, school, and community ready? This presentation speaks to these changes and points to some steps that may be considered in preparing your organization.

-BREAKOUT SESSION SERIES 400-

Collaborating from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM Session 401 Free Digital Curriculum (OER) for Math, Science and Social Studies Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by Marc Johnson, Executive Director; ECMECC Learn about electronic math and science textbooks that are based on the CK-12 flex book model, assembled by teachers from central Minnesota schools, aligned to state standards and available to all schools free of charge. Hear about the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum, the social studies curriculum that is available from the MPCC and how you and your district can get involved in this exciting project. Session 402 Access Trumps Ownership Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Dr. Stephen B. O'Connor, Education Consultant; EduSolve, LLC Access to goods and services online is increasingly trumping ownership and as a result, a new subscription economy is emerging exponentially. This presentation provides insight into these emerging trends and how your organization, district, school, or department may be prepared. Session 403 Windows in the Classroom Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Aaron Ward, Account Technology Strategist; Microsoft A Windows in the Classroom Demonstration, including: How teachers teach with, and manage their classrooms by using Windows. How students collaborate and learn. How teachers and students collaborate using current classroom technologies. Demonstrate the ease and use of cloud services with Windows in the classroom. Demonstrate the value of Windows product options available from Dell...How to pick the tool for the job!

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Session 404 Stream your Events Live Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Jon Larson, Technology Integration Coach; ECMECC There are as many ways to live stream your event as there are events for you to stream. Ustream, Eduvision, Google Hangouts Live, YouTube Live, Dropcam, and Kaltura just to name a few. The quality, services, ease of use and price varies greatly depending on the type of equipment, amount of advertising and many other factors. We will explore many streaming options, what equipment is required, cost factors and what copyright issues you need to consider, before you go live to the world. Session 405 Primary Sources - More Powerful Than You Think Target Audience: Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by Mary Mehsikomer, Technology Integration Development & Outreach Coordinator; TIES There are loads of free primary sources available to teachers to use with instruction and lots of creative ways to take advantage of them. This session will provide participants with primary source resources along with ideas for using historical photographs, documents, and other artifacts to make your classroom come alive. Primary sources are not just for History Day! Come and see how you can use them in nearly every content area. Session 406 Credit Tracking Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

School Office Staff; Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Wendy Borchert, Student Information Support Specialist; SW/WC Service Cooperative Learn about the latest ways to track and monitor credits using the TIES Student Information System. Options for tracking credits online and via reports will be discussed as well as transcript options and tracking credits toward graduation in Personalized Learning. Session 407 TIES Behavior Module Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

School Office Staff; Teachers; Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Sue Coons, TIES Software Support Consultant; TIES Are you using the TIES i-Cue Behavior module? If so, attend this session to learn about the latest features available. If you are not yet using the module, come learn what the excitement is all about!

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Session 408 Creating & Using Educational Videos Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Marty Brandl, Math Teacher; Marshall High School Learn about the benefits of creating and using educational videos for topics you teach in your classroom. The presenter has created over 200 math videos that have received nearly 2 million views on YouTube. He will share how you can get started creating videos for your students and help people all over the world learn at the same time! Not ready to create your own videos? Discover some excellent resources for videos, and look at ways students can make use of them to learn anytime, anywhere. Session 409 Putting the "I" Back into IWB Target Audience: Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by Kara Damm, Technology Integration Specialist; SW/WC Service Cooperative Feel like your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard just isn't as "interactive" as you think it should be? Participants in this session will learn how to use their interactive whiteboard to increase student engagement and create higher-level thinking. Join in to learn new ways to use your SMART Board. Session 410 High Tech History Lessons with History Live Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers; Technology Integrationists; Technology Department Staff

Presented by Jack Matheson, Program Associate - Distance Learning; Minnesota Historical Society Technology Integration reaches a new level with groundbreaking new high school lessons from History Live. Bring-Your-Own-Device meets Interactive Video Conferencing and Web 2.0 tools for a truly educational tech experience. Our newest lesson: The Dred Scott Family; the National Debate Over Slavery, leverages tablets, smartphones, iPods and laptops to personalize content and engage students during a live two-way video conversation with museum experts. In this session, we will introduce the Minnesota Historical Society's interactive video conferencing program: History Live. We will highlight our newest high school level B.Y.O.D. lesson, and explain how to bring all of our award-winning 2-12th grade programs into Minnesota schools, even if you don't have video-conferencing equipment. Session 411 Social Media and School Administrators Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Technology

Directors/Coordinators; Technology Integrationists Presented by Shelly Maes, Manager of Member Services; SW/WC Service Cooperative Social media is here to stay. Is your school using social to communicate with parents and the community? In this session, you will learn: 1)why your district should embrace social media, 2)what type of communication young parents today expect from schools, 3) how districts can use Twitter and Facebook effectively, and 4) helpful tips to manage your district's social media efforts.

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Session 412 Symantec Solutions for Education Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Technology Department Staff Presented by Tawnya Bonsante, Account Executive - K12 - Higher Ed – MN; SHI International

Dave Swanson, Principal Systems Engineer; Symantec Corporation Symantec has administrative solutions for educational entities that will protect your network and resources from threats and disasters that could impact the educational environment.

-BREAKOUT SESSION SERIES 500- Collaborating from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM

Session 501 Engaging All Learners Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Charles Duarte, Development Executive; Apple This session will focus engaging all learners in today's modern learning environment. We will take a close look at the characteristics of today's learners as well as a brief overview of digital content solutions that can be used to effectively reach them in impactful ways. We will also take a look at research-based teaching and learning models including TPACK and SAMR. Session 502 Twitter 201: 4 Simple Ways to Get Twitter to Play on Your Team Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by

Dr. Wendy Claussen-Schoolmeester, Professor of Education; SW Minnesota State University Dr. Sonya Vierstraete, Professor of Education; SW Minnesota State University

Twitter offers a wealth of information for educators. How do you find that information? This session will demonstrate how to use Twitter for professional development and how to use Twitter in the classroom. The 4 simple ways to get Twitter to play on your team are: 1) It's all about the #hashtag, 2) Live Chats, 3) Classroom Activities, and 4) Build a Tweet Deck. Session 503 Web-based Learning Solutions - Redefining the 21st Century Classroom Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Andrew Zierman, Sales Representative; Edmentum We provide the programs that make your technology work for students and teachers. Currently used by over 700 schools in Minnesota, Edmentum provides web-based PK-12 solutions for: credit recovery, early literacy and reading, workforce readiness, MCA test prep and standards mastery, NWEA MAP data integration, RTI, special education, remediation and acceleration, virtual school options and much more. Join us for a discussion on how you can take your students to the next level in learning.

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Session 504 How WorkSpaces and coSpace will Change Education Forever Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

Media Center Managers and Librarians; School Office Staff; Teachers; Technology Department Staff; Technology Integrationists

Presented by Tim Benoit, Sales Account Manager; Video Guidance

Mike Nelson, Sales Account Manager; Video Guidance Video Guidance and Acano unites previously incompatible audio, video and web technologies in coSpaces - virtual meeting rooms, only radically better. With coSpaces, students, educators and administrators work wherever their ideas and creativity thrive. One user experience across all your screens. It's about the experience not the technology. Whether you are on a smartphone, tablet or PC, place phone calls, video calls and share content in the same way. Join the same meeting on audio as someone using video. The technology disappears and everyone simply gets the best possible experience no matter his or her device. Mike Nelson and Tim Benoit will walk through how coSpaces can change education and all aspects of distance learning. Session 505 Benefits of a Private Cloud Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Technology Department Staff Presented by Pete Royer, Executive Director; Little Crow Telemedia Network Learn how the LCTN has created a private cloud for member school district for VM servers to storage (SAN). This solutions provides members with access to cutting edge technologies at an extremely affordable cost by leveraging the power of the consortium and consolidation of resources. Session 506 FeePay Comprehensive Fee Management System Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); School Office Staff;

Technology Directors/Coordinators Presented by Malik Bush, Applications Sales Support Specialist; TIES See how parents need only one login to pay fees, submit forms and register for activities. You will also learn about the latest changes as well as what's next on the roadmap. Session 507 Daily Technology in My Classroom - 2014 Edition Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Marty Brandl, Math Teacher; Marshall High School Looking for ideas on how you can use technology on a daily basis? In this session, you'll learn how I make use of presentations, online videos, cell phones, iPads, websites, QR codes, and more, nearly every single day. I'll share my experience with Twitter, Google Docs, Prezi, YouTube, PollEverywhere, and other tech tools in the classroom. Whether you're just getting started, or if you're a tech guru, I've got something for you!

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Session 508 How to BE THE CHANGE In a Digital World Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Brian Cretzmeyer, Sales Consultant; Mackin Educational Resources This informative and inspirational session will open new doors of thought for school administrators, teachers and teacher/librarians. By illuminating educational opportunities inspired by the latest digital technologies, this session will examine the value of digital interactive online tools and the newest eResources (eBooks; Databases) that will help augment blended learning environments and motivate student-led learning. Discover how to be the change - and advance your district, school or library in the amazing future. Session 509 High Tech History Lessons with History Live Target Audience: School Administrators (Superintendents and Principals); Curriculum Coordinators;

Media Center Managers and Librarians; Teachers; Technology Department Staff; Technology Integrationists

Presented by Jack Matheson, Program Associate - Distance Learning; Minnesota Historical Society Technology Integration reaches a new level with groundbreaking new high school lessons from History Live. Bring-Your-Own-Device meets Interactive Video Conferencing and Web 2.0 tools for a truly educational tech experience. Our newest lesson: The Dred Scott Family; the National Debate Over Slavery, leverages tablets, smartphones, iPods and laptops to personalize content and engage students during a live two-way video conversation with museum experts. In this session, we will introduce the Minnesota Historical Society's interactive video conferencing program: History Live. We will highlight our newest high school level B.Y.O.D. lesson, and explain how to bring all of our award-winning 2-12th grade programs into Minnesota schools, even if you don't have video-conferencing equipment. Session 510 How to Take The Hassle Out of K12 Support Target Audience: Technology Department Staff Presented by Ryan Schmotter, Solution Engineer; Extreme Networks Online testing. Proliferating BYO devices on your network. Using Twitter in the classroom. All of these and more present headaches for network admins. This session discusses how to:- prioritize your network for online testing- create order in a BYOD and keep unwanted devices off your network- allow Twitter to be used in certain rooms but block it elsewhere Session 511 Microsoft Solutions for 21st Century Learning Target Audience: All Attendees Presented by Tawnya Bonsante, Account Executive - K12; SHI International Come and see some of the new tools that Microsoft has to offer in support of your 21st Century Classroom! We will also discuss the new opportunities and innovative ways that Microsoft is making their solutions more affordable than ever for your district!

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-PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS- Our Pre-Conference Workshops are 3-hours in length allowing our presenters to take you on an in-depth look into the topics that are important to you. These affordable workshops allow you to make the most out of your trip to Marshall for our Technology Conference.

-BREAKOUT SESSION SERIES 900- Collaborating from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on March 14

Session 901 Maximizing the Digital Learning Environment Target Audience: All Conference Attendees Presented by Charles Duarte, Development Executive; Apple This session will focus engaging all learners in today's modern learning environment. We will take a close look at the characteristics of today's learners as well as the vast array of digital content solutions that can be used to effectively reach them in impactful ways. Topics such as iBooks Author, iBooks, iTunes U and Apps will be explored as we take a deep dive into best practices that will support the transformation of the classroom. We will also take a look at research-based teaching and learning models including TPACK and SAMR. Finally, we will explore key critical success factors when moving forward with a 1:1 learning initiative.

Session 902 iPads in the Elementary Classroom Target Audience: Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by Kelli Doorenbos, 2nd grade teacher; Windom Area Schools Learn best apps to use in the classroom to engage, motivate, and create. Learn how to incorporate technology to reach digital learners. How to use iPads for formative assessments and portfolios. How to differentiate to meet the needs of all learners. How incorporate 21st Century Learning. Learn best apps for reading, math, and writing. We will also go over basic tips and use of iPad.

Session 903 Creating, Adapting and Using Open Educational Resources Target Audience: Curriculum Coordinators; Technology Directors/Coordinators; Teachers Presented by Jon Larson, Technology Integration Coach; ECMECC

Marc Johnson, Executive Director; ECMECC Tired of paying big textbook companies for content that aligns perfectly with the state standards of TEXAS? Wish you could custom order material, aligned to Minnesota standards, supporting local goals, is appealing to your students and matches your teaching styles? We will show you how one group of schools has created FlexBooks for middle school math and science, how you can utilize these eBooks and guide you through the process of adapting content for your students. Learn about the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum and the additional subjects that are and will be developed including middle school social studies. Additionally, explore the many open educational resources that are available for you to integrate into your curriculum. When you have amassed these open educational resources, discover how can you organize them into a readily accessible form for your students. You will also explore Learning Management systems and see how to employ them in your classroom.

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Session 904 LEVEL Up Your Classroom! Target Audience: Teachers; Technology Integrationists Presented by Kara Damm, Technology Integration Specialist; SW/WC Service Cooperative Are you ready to level up your classroom experience for your students? Create an engaging classroom with Gamification! Join Kara Damm for a hands-on 3-hour workshop that will help guide your gamification transformation and get students excited for your lessons. At the end of the workshop, you will leave with an action plan on how to Gamify your classroom and engage students in ways you never thought possible.

Session 905 Schoolwires User Session Target Audience: Schoolwires Users Presented by Jeff Windsor, Training Specialist; Schoolwires

If your school is using Schoolwires for your Website Content Management System this is a must attend opportunity for you! We will work through a variety of features that you might not have found in the Schoolwires Centricity Suite yet and we will also work with Technology Coordinators and Webmasters on updating your sites theme to one of our new exciting offerings. We will also take a close looks at the many collaboration and support communities offered by Schoolwires.

This session is $20.00 to schools contracting for Schoolwires.

For more information about the 2014 Technology Conference visit our website

www.swsc.org/techconf2014

The Staff of the SW/WC Service Cooperative Technology Department Thank You for the part that you

are playing in This is IT2 2014. We are proud of what this conference has become over the eight years we have been organizing it. The success of this conference is due to our participants and their valuable

feedback. Please be sure to complete your conference and session evaluations upon conclusion of the conference. Evaluation forms will be made available only through the conference website this year in an

effort to save our valuable environmental resources.

We hope that every participant that attends the conference finds great value from its content and that it facilitates the building of relationships with others in your field for the years to come. Remember, this

conference is only intended to start the thoughts and conversations that we hope will continue throughout the year to come.

Visit our website for more information on the variety of programs and services available from the

SW/WC Service Cooperative Technology Department. www.swsc.org/tech